Sophomore Parents Welcome!PATH of the Tornado

Class of 2018

Our Agenda We will do everything we can to help your student

graduate and be ready for their next step after graduation

PATH of the Tornado – our core values YHS culture of success – World’s Greatest High School

Your student’s graduation requirements Student and parent involvement Orientation tomorrow Your Questions!!!!

Welcome Class of 2018

Graduation Ceremony!June 10, 201810 a.m.Tacoma Dome

Is this date on your calendar?

Introductions – Our Leadership Team

Brian Wharton –Principal (6th year at YHS)

Thad Nelson – Assistant Principal (10th year at YHS)

Corrina DuRocher – Assistant Principal (2nd year at YHS)

Ron Barnard – Athletic Director, Assistant Principal (2nd year at YHS)

Jeannie Beierle Counselor A-C Wes Andrews Counselor D-J Laura Dietz Counselor K-P Kelli Little Counselor Q-Z

Counselors

The Core Values of the World’s Greatest High School

P – Positive AttitudeA – AccountableT – Treat All with RespectH – Honor Self, School and Community

PATH of the Tornado

PATH in ActionWorld’s Greatest High School

Positive Attitude Effort = improvement Recognize growth Recognize resiliency

Accountable Attendance Effort Timelines

Treat all with respect Be nice to each other Courteous Social Media Work to include others Reward effort and growth

Honor self, school and community Service – school or

community Effort

Your Sophomore’s Graduation Requirements

100% of our students will graduate

Credits 22 total credits in core

and elective areas Grades post to transcripts

at end of semesters Non-Credit

Requirement High School and Beyond

Plan Saved in Career Cruising Activities every year

State Testing Requirements Smarter Balanced ELA

(10th and 11th grade) Algebra or Geometry

EOC …or Smarter Balanced

Math exam 11th Biology EOC (10th

grade)

YHS is a Great High School

6 consecutive years of increased on time graduation rate 2014 = 88.4% (11%

above state average) 42% increase in

performance on EOC geometry

26% increase in performance on EOC algebra

Washington Achievement Award for “High Growth” in reading/math 2013

Last year 39% of the 2015 graduates earned a 3.0 GPA or higher 2014 = 46%

55% of graduates enter college, military or trade school this fall (this will grow)

YHS is a Great High SchoolWe care deeply about our students and want them to

graduate on time

Our students are accountable Turn work in on time 99.995% on time rate

each period 3.6% increase in

average daily attendance in 2014-15

Attendance 3.0+ GPA = 3 or fewer

absences per semester 2.0- GPA = 12+ absences

per semester Strong emphasis on “on

demand” work in class Turn in work on time We care about your

students – we want them to graduate on time

YHS Culture of Success

If your student struggles in a class Work with teacher in

class quickly After school learning

labs – extra help in science and math

Saturday Learning Lab

Direct communication with teachers Contact information

accurate Email is most common Phone messages Family Access Skyward messaging

Open House October 1, 6 p.m.

What Will be Different from 9th Grade?

Start time/End time 7:25 a.m./1:50 p.m.

Classes are usually 55 minutes in length

5 minute passing time

Strong emphasis on staying current in each class

Communication Sources Autodial calls Newsletters go out

electronically each month Schedules, events,

newsletters are posted to the website

Follow us on Twitter @TornadosYHS

Athletic Schedules/Infowww.narrowsleague.org

What Will be Different from 9th Grade?

Students can get to class in 5 minutes. Being tardy is a choice.

Cell Phones off and out of sight during class. No private use during class.

Please keep personal property at home

Our campus is used by thousands of people each week. Backpacks and personal property must be secured

Dress code issues are very important to our students. We honor ourselves, the school and community by dressing appropriately at school. Short shorts Stomachs, shoulders or

armpits showing Undergarments showing Drug/alcohol insignia

Attend School Events Keep an eye on Family Access

Communicate questions with teachers Quiet study place and regular study time Sleep and food are important Monitor social media Encourage involvement Encourage effort and achievement

They Need You Now More Than Ever!

Sports, Clubs, Activities Community Service Recognition

80 hours by graduation Student Events

Homecoming Football Game October 16, Dance October 17

World’s Greatest High School – recognition, leadership, social media safety, positive interactions

Fight song Friday – you can learn the fight song! After school/pregame pep events

Involved Students Perform Better

Lead and Join In

How Can You Get Involved?

2 way communication with teachers – phone, email, conferences

Know your student’s counselor

Attend events Chaperone events Make school positive

and important with your student

Stay informed Autodial calls, school website,

social media Student-led conferences in

spring Use Career Cruising with your

student Explore strengths, interests

and aptitudes related to college and careers

Select courses appropriate to student’s post high school plan

Orientation Tomorrow

Assembly in the gym at 11 a.m. (drop off at 10:45)

Welcome from principal/cheer/leaders

Student-led tours around campus

“Commit to Graduate” T-Shirts – wear first

Friday

Picture for school ID Ask questions of

student leaders End time 2:00 p.m. Will get pizza

First day of school is September 8 First period starts at 7:25 a.m. First bell at

7:20 Traffic will be tight, start early

Can see/print schedule from Family Access You can put money on lunch account and

pay fees online with credit card Remember to follow us on Twitter

@TornadosYHS

Last Items…

Your Questions!